I. Definition

The Vietnam Visa on Arrival (also known as the Vietnam landing visa or the Vietnam airport visa) is a quick and easy way to get a valid visa to visit Vietnam. Upon arrival in Vietnam, the Visa on Arrival may be checked at one of the Vietnamese international airports. 

 

To receive a visa on arrival in Vietnam, you must first obtain a visa acceptance letter. You must first complete the online application form. Second, you present it at Vietnam airports to get your passport stamped with a visa. There is no need to transmit your passport or any other documents to apply for this visa in Vietnam.

 

II. The process to apply Visa on Arrival

Step 1: Fill out the online Vietnam visa application form and pay the service charge.

Step 2: Receive the approval letter through email.

Step 3: Show your visa acceptance letter, completed entrance and exit form, original passport, and portraits photos, and pay the stamping fee at any of Vietnam’s international airports (in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, and Hai Phong) to get your visa stamped on your passport by an Immigration Officer.

 

 

III. Vietnam Visa Types at the Airport 

Tourist visas (DL), business visas (DN), working visas (L), and student/internship visas are the most common categories of Vietnam visas (DH). However, a visa on arrival is only possible for

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa

Notes:

  • Visa on Arrival is available for Air travelers. Those arriving by land or cruise are required to contact the local Vietnam embassy to get a full Vietnam visa before departure.
  • Visa on Arrival must be picked up at Vietnam airports after landing. See detailed Visa on Arrival procedures at Vietnam airports.
  • To fasten and smooth out your process of getting visa stamped at Vietnam airports; consider using our Airport services here.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long in advance can I apply for an approval letter?
You can apply for the visa approval letter at any time convenient for you, but it should be at least 3 working days (for tourist visa) or 7 working days (business visa) to avoid emergency fees. For example, if you are planning a trip to Vietnam in February 2020, you can apply for the letter right now. Your visa approval letter becomes valid from your granted arrival date, not from your date of application or the date of issuing your letter.
Can I apply for a business visa online?
Sure, business visa is available through our service. Please see the Business Visa page for more information.
What documents do you need in order to process my application?
Please find the below for required information to process your visa on arrival and what are required at Vietnam airport. 1- To obtain an approval letter for the visa on arrival, you are required to submit the following information: Your Full name – The same as in passport Date of birth Nationality Passport number Travel dates Purpose of visit Type of visa 2 – When you arrive at Vietnam airport, please present: Approval letter (hard copy) Two (02) passport size photos Entry/exit form Original passport Stamping fee (by cash)
Can I apply for my whole family in one application?
Yes. You can apply for Vietnam visa on arrival for your whole family in one application. In case your group have more than 10 people, just let me know at support@Vietnam-visa.com. We will get back to you to make your application process simple.
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